Linn County News
Published April 8, 2020
Claudia June Charley, 68, a long-time resident of the Mound City area, died Friday March 27, 2020, at her home in Mound City, Kan., with her family by her side.
Claudia was born Nov. 18, 1951, in Decatur, Ala., to Claude and Pearl Maddox. She had ten siblings. Claudia was a member of the Nazarene Church of Pleasanton. She spent her life caring for her family and many others, always sharing her faith and love for God.
She is survived by her husband, Elbert Joe Charley; daughter Brooke Daniels; two sons, Jonathan Mauk and Anthony Charley; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and five siblings. She was preceded in death by her parents and five siblings.
She touched so many lives and will forever be loved.
OBITUARIES
Paul David Hamilton ~ 11-07-1950 to 09-23-2025
Linn County News Published October 1, 2025 Paul David Hamilton passed away at his home on the family farm outside of Pleasanton, Kan., on Sept. 23, 2025. Paul was born to David and Dora Hamilton on Nov. 7, 1950, in Fort Scott, Kan., and was their only son. Paul... [More]
Lora Lynn West ~ 10-22-1959 to 09-24-2025
Linn County News Published October 1, 2025 Lora Lynn West, age 65, passed away peacefully to her reward in heaven on Sept. 24, 2025, at home in Prescott, Kan. Lora was the daughter of Orville and Cordia Vanwinkle. She was born and grew up in Chanute, Kan.,... [More]
Lois Ann Simons ~ 11-12-1937 to 09-27-2025
Linn County News Published October 1, 2025 Lois Ann Simons, age 87, Mound City, Kan., passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. She was born on Nov. 12, 1937, at Pleasanton, Kan., the daughter of Oliver and Elva Jackson Jennings. After graduating high school Lois... [More]
More Obituaries
- Betty Joan Haupt ~ 10-03-1931 to 09-29-2025
- Carolyn Lee Wilson Dunlop ~ 12-15-1944 to 09-27-2025
- Angie Yeates Randall ~ 06-22-1967 to 09-22-2025
- William Howard Hansuld ~ 04-17-1960 to 09-19-2025
- Bernita Mae Ala ~ 02-28-1921 to 09-17-2025
- Morgan Leon Wakefield ~ 05-08-1996 to 09-09-2025
- Jackie “Jack” Howard Shroyer ~ 01-24-1940 to 09-04-2025
- Wallace “Mack” Probasco ~ 07-05-1959 to 09-02-2025
NEWS
SPECIAL: KBI conducts statewide marijuana enforcement operation
TOPEKA – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) executed numerous search warrants in cities across the state at vape shops and CBD dispensaries to seize products being sold illegally in Kansas. On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and KBI... [More]
Pleasanton council vetoed on fire volunteer appointments
The Pleasanton Council heard from Fire Chief Jeff Wisdom Monday night concerning lack of personnel to respond to fires eliminating the department from getting credit for calls with ISO. “We need more people,” he said. He said last week they trained on pulling hose... [More]
Kansas Policy Institute talks property taxes with legislature
Recently Dave Trabert with the Kansas Policy Institute gave testimony to the Kansas State Legislature regarding property taxes and the changes that the Institute has tracked over the last few years. Trabert told legislators that after staying in a narrow band of fluctuation... [More]
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SPORTS
Pleasanton volleyball travels to Arma and Prairie View
The Pleasanton volleyball team traveled to Northeast Arma and Prairie View this past week. They went to Arma for a TRL triangular against Northeast and Moran on Sept. 23. They then traveled to Prairie View for a best of five game against the Buffalos on Sept. 25. To see the... [More]
Jayhawk volleyball goes 4-0 on the week
The Jayhawk Linn volleyball team traveled to play four TRL games last week. First on Sept. 22 the Hawks hosted Southern Coffey County and Crest before traveling to Cherokee on Sept. 23 to face Southeast Cherokee and Central Heights. To see the full article, check out... [More]
More Sports
- Pleasanton volleyball competes at Yates Center and Humboldt
- Prairie View football picks up a big win against Wellsville
- Jayhawk volleyball has a solid week going 3-0
- Seasoned Olpe powers over young 'Hawks
- Wade and Schneider start impressive girls’ golf season for the Buffalos and Hawks
- Turnovers and other mistakes see Hawks fall at Anderson County 27-6
- Prairie View girls’ cross country leads the Buffalos at Fort Scott
- Opening drive, opportunities spur 'Jays to 1st win
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